Anyone heard of Esperia bikes?

Steve_F
Steve_F Posts: 682
edited April 2008 in Road beginners
A mate has just bought one through Halfords and cycle to work. I've never heard of them and Google isn't revealing anything either. Could be a misspelling.

Are they any good or has someone just managed to unload the last crap bike from the sales rack?

Cheers
Current steed is a '07 Carrera Banshee X
+ cheap road/commuting bike

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  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    I was in Halfords on Friday getting some plates made up and went for a nosey while wating. I noticed the Esperia bike, but can't really tell you anything about it as I didn't pay too much attention.

    Interestingly they aren't on their website.

    just found this..... http://www.cicliesperia.it/Index.asp

    and http://www.cicliesperia.it/collezione_08/collezione_08.htm
  • Steve_F
    Steve_F Posts: 682
    Thanks for that, doesn't look as bad as I'd feared. Will have to get a look at it and see which model, '07 I suspect but for £270 he might have got a half decent bike.
    Current steed is a '07 Carrera Banshee X
    + cheap road/commuting bike
  • Steve_F
    Steve_F Posts: 682
    Having been out for a couple of rides with my mate and having a shot of this bike I can advise, DON'T BUY THESE BIKES!

    Can't believe how reluctant it is to accelerate. Heavy wheels but it doesn't feel like that is causing all the problems :?

    It's a real shame as his old mountain bike is looking like getting brought back into action, it really is that bad :evil:
    Current steed is a '07 Carrera Banshee X
    + cheap road/commuting bike

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